Coronavirus

South Korea travel restrictions spread to 81 nations and regions

Flights turned away and travelers quarantined as infections surpass 4,000

20200302N south korea disinfecting store (REUTERS)

Workers spray disinfectant at a department store in Seoul. © Reuters

YOSUKE ONCHI, Nikkei staff writer
March 3, 2020 04:56 JST

SEOUL -- More foreign governments are moving to restrict entry from coronavirus-hit South Korea, with the tally reaching 81 as of Monday.

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